Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Windsor and Maidenhead 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 82 schools across Windsor and Maidenhead. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

65%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Marist School Not applicable	—	98	View school
🥈	St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥉	Cookham Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Maidenhead Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	The Lawns Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Papplewick School Not applicable	—	95	View school
7.	Upton House School Not applicable	—	95	View school
8.	Eton End School Not applicable	—	95	View school
9.	Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Lowbrook Academy Primary	Good	90	View school
11.	Waltham St Lawrence Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
12.	Braywick Court School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
13.	Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale Primary	Good	81	View school
14.	Alwyn Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	King's Court First School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Hilltop First School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Furze Platt Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Homer First School and Nursery Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Alexander First School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Braywood CofE First School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Windsor and Maidenhead?

There are 82 primary & secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead, of which 14 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Windsor and Maidenhead?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Windsor and Maidenhead is The Marist School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Windsor and Maidenhead?

Primary and secondary school applications in Windsor and Maidenhead are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Windsor and Maidenhead council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Windsor and Maidenhead?

17% of primary & secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead are rated Outstanding and 60% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.